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John Boydell
John Boydell 1751 engraving A South Prospect of the City of Oxford

1751

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To see our other views of Oxford and Cambridge, scroll down to "More from this Seller" and below it click on "See all from this Seller" - or send us a message if you cannot find the view you want. John Boydell (1719-1804) A South Prospect of the City of Oxford Hand-coloured engraving published 1751 in the series Four Views of Oxford 28×44.5cm One of the most influential Georgian printsellers, Boydell was apprenticed to William Henry Toms at the age of 21, studying drawing at the St Marin’s Lane Academy. From 1755 he imported foreign prints in great numbers. He became Mayor of London in 1790.
  • Creator:
    John Boydell (1719 - 1804)
  • Creation Year:
    1751
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 11.03 in (28 cm)Width: 17.33 in (44 cm)
  • Medium:
  • Movement & Style:
  • Period:
  • Condition:
    Mounted to card and with mount-burn marks outside platemark and some toning to paper. Generally good condition.
  • Gallery Location:
    London, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU79536129992

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